On the stage of the Asian quarter-finals of the World Qualifiers, China's soccer team suffered a fierce blow from South Korea, and eventually lost 0-3, missing the qualification for early advancement. However, in this seemingly brutal game, the performance of the national soccer team is both frustrating and moving. It is worth mentioning that the fans and the media did not mercilessly mock and blame as in the past, but extended the hand of comfort and encouragement. This change of heart warmed national soccer veteran Zhang Linpeng, who shared the emotions and feelings of himself and his teammates in an interview with Soccer Magazine.
Zhang Linpeng said that he knows that not all Chinese fans are only concerned about the results of the game, many of them pay more attention to the process of the game and the attitude of the team. They look forward to seeing the national soccer team's hard work and struggle, as well as their resilience in the face of strong opponents and difficulties. He emphasized that these fans truly love the national soccer team, and that they understand and fully support it.
Zhang Linpeng also talked about the common feelings of the national football players. He pointed out that in the past, once the national soccer team lost, it would be scolded by fans and criticized by the media. But after the three goals scored against South Korea, the attitude of the outside world changed to comfort and encouragement, which may be a "groundbreaking" experience for him and many international players. He lamented that this warmth made them believe that as long as they put their hearts and souls into it, there will always be people who will see their efforts. He said that the international players will not be discouraged by the failure and will continue to work hard to contribute to the national team.
In this context, some fans confessed that perhaps it was their expectations and demands on the national football team that had been lowered. Looking back ten years ago, the national soccer team beat South Korea by a score of 3-0, and now they lost by 0-3, but the fans did not criticize harshly. Some said it was both comforting and sad. Some fans have become accustomed to the national football team's losses, and they have little hope for the national football team anymore. They only hope that the national football team can make progress, change and win dignity. Other fans said that they still love the country deeply, care about the national football team and support it. They just don't want to put too much pressure on the national football team, and only want to give the national football team a warmth.
All in all, Zhang Linpeng's interview shows his moving, grateful and respectful side, and at the same time, it also lets fans see the unity, persistence and hard work of the national football team. Although Zhang Linpeng is no longer the main player of the national soccer team, he is always a member of the national soccer team. His attitude and spirit deserve our admiration and respect!
